The cheapest and fastest trains from Metz to Marseille
Cheapest price
£248
Average price
£248
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Metz to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Metz to Marseille will cost around £248 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £248.
To travel from Metz to Marseille you need to make at least one change.
2864 · 617710:586h16Metz-Ville17:14Marseille Saint-Charles£2481One-way1 change
2864 · 617710:586h16Metz-Ville17:14Marseille Saint-Charles£2481One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Metz to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £17.
Distance: 650 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£122 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Metz to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Metz to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2864 · 6177 | On time 8:58 Metz-Ville | 6h16 | 15:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Metz to Marseille
Trains from Metz to Marseille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 650 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 650 km |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 5:17 |
Last train 22:07 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Metz to Marseille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Metz and Marseille from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
FAQs: Metz to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Metz to Marseille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Metz and Marseille
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Terroirs de Lorraine Michel Roth
- Starbucks
- Bonne Journée
- Accessible restrooms, elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access, as well as facilities for those with visual/auditory impairment. There are call buttons for assistance when staff are not available.
- ATC
- Ibis Metz Centre Gare
- Hotel Bristol Metz Centre Gare
- Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 19:00
- Sat: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 12:00 - 19:00
- Located opposite the main entrance, next to the lost and found counter.
- Bus lines: 1/21/31, 2, 3, 5/25, 8, 9, 11/44, 13, 17, U, Noctambus 51, Noctambus 52
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER L1, TER L2, TER A14, TER L15, TER L27, TER L28, TER L30
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with easy access from Rue de la Gare.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Metz Woippy
- Hotel Campanile Metz Nord
- Première Classe Metz Nord - Talange
- 120 places, covered
- The station has a small waiting area and ticket machines.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional services to nearby cities
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
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